Versatile French poet, playwright, film director, and artist (1889–1963); among his best-known works are the novel Les Enfants Terrible and the film La Belle et la Bête. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 14, 1954 [evidently a mistake; envelope postmarked February 14, 1955]. Cocteau writes to editor Jacques Lepage, mentioning that he has been ill and that he will have two pastels shipped. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Cocteau’s hand. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.
